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United Community Bank event raises more than $25.6K for local charities
United Community Bank employees entertained thousands of customers and friends April 9 with their 17th annual live production of The Bankers Hour.
The performance raised $25,650 in ticket sales for charities throughout the markets served by United Community Bank in Georgia, western North Carolina and east Tennessee. The total donations raised are divided evenly among United's 27 communities, with each receiving $950.
"The Banker's Hour is a labor of love for the many employees who donate their time, energy and talent, both on stage and behind the scenes, to entertain our valued customers and neighbors," says Jimmy Tallent, United Community Bank president and chief executive officer. "We greatly appreciate the generosity our audience members show each year. It's this willingness to give that enables United to donate to so many charitable organizations in our communities on their behalf."
In Hall County, the donation went to the Elachee Nature Science Center. United also provided donations to the following charities in Northeast Georgia:
Dawson County, Ric Rack (Food Bank)
Fannin County, Fannin County Relay for Life
Forsyth County, March of Dimes, ACS Relay for Life
Gwinnett County, Dream House for Medically Fragile Children, Annandale at Suwannee, Inc., Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Habersham, Jackson Counties, March of Dimes
Lumpkin County, Lumpkin County Family Connection, Rainbow Children's Home, Dahlonega Care Center, NOA (No One Alone)
Rabun County, Rabun Christian Food Ministry, Rabun County Sharing & Caring, Richard's Kids
Towns County, Georgia Sheriff's Youth Homes, Towns and Union Special Olympics,
Hiawassee Kids Performing Arts Camp, Scott Hogsed Memorial Youth Conservation Project, Towns County Fire Department
Union County, Habitat for Humanity, The Hope House, Healing Hands Community Clinic
White County, Relay for Life of White County, March of Dimes of White County.